Jake Hoffman

Jake Hoffman is a multi-talented American director, actor and writer.

Early Accomplishments

Jake's acting career was officially launched in the late 80's as he was featured in the comedy film Rain Man. 3 years later; he got his next role in the adventure film Hook. Not until 2001 did he branch into television series getting a role in an episode of the sitcom, Undeclared.

Best Known For

Jake has attained one of the most recognition of his career through the biographical film, The Wolf of Wall Street where he portrayed the Steve Madden character. A new qualification was added to his resume in 2014 as he directed the romantic drama, Asthma. In the thriller film Enter the Dangerous Mind, Jake plays the Jim Whitman character.

Sexual Orientation

Jake is straight. Jake is not very outspoken when it comes to his relationships. However, he was romantically linked with the well-known actress Kirsten Dunst back in 1998.

Family

Jake followed his father's career path. His father is the renowned actor and director Dustin Hoffman. Jake's mother, Lisa Gottsegen has also made a name for herself as a successful businesswoman owning Lisa Hoffman Beauty.

Religion

Neither Jake's religious belief nor his personal convictions can be currently determined as he keeps this aspect of his life private. Still he had a Bar Mitzvah and his family celebrates all Jewish holidays.

Worth To Know

The name Jake is derived from his first name Jacob while his middle name is Edward.

Jake stated that he learnt how to shave from his father.

Jake is a New York University Tisch School of Arts alum.

He likes music of such bands as The Kills, The Strokes, Deerhunter, and Tame Impala.

He directed the 2014 movie Asthma.